Niger Tornadoes midfielder Papa Daniel has expressed his surprise at receiving his first-ever invitation to the Super Eagles. The 23-year-old has been included in Nigeria’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. Daniel was part of the home-based Super Eagles team that secured qualification for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) last year and has been one of the standout performers for Tornadoes in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) this season. “I never expected it; I was just focusing on my game. When I saw the provisional list, I was shocked, and when I…
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Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has responded angrily to Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, telling the Belgian to “shut up.” Cerezo’s comments came after Courtois criticized Atletico Madrid’s reaction to a controversial VAR decision during last week’s UEFA Champions League Round of 16 clash between the Spanish rivals. Real Madrid advanced after a penalty shootout, with the aggregate score tied at 2-2 across two legs. The most heated moment of the match came during the shootout when Julian Alvarez’s penalty was canceled. The Argentine was judged to have slightly touched the ball with one foot before scoring with the other,…
Lionel Messi will miss Argentina’s World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil due to injury. Argentina’s preparations for their upcoming CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers have taken a significant hit, as Messi will be unavailable for the matches. The Argentine star is dealing with a minor adductor injury, which he sustained during Inter Miami’s recent MLS match against Atlanta United. An MRI after the match revealed the extent of the injury, putting Messi’s inclusion in the national team in doubt, according to ESPN Argentina. Messi’s potential absence is a major blow for Argentina, who currently sit at the top of the…
Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has revealed the player Ruben Amorim is interested in signing this summer. Scholes claims that the Red Devils’ manager is keen on acquiring Martin Zubimendi, who is also being pursued by Arsenal and Liverpool. Manchester United triumphed 4-1 over Real Sociedad in their UEFA Europa League last-16 second leg last Thursday, followed by a 3-0 win against Leicester City in the Premier League on Sunday. Amorim praised Zubimendi ahead of their Europa League victory, and in light of the Manchester United manager’s remarks, Scholes shared his thoughts on TNT Sports, stating, “From that interview,…
Former Chelsea defender William Gallas has stated that Jadon Sancho cannot stay at the club unless he improves his performances. Gallas urged Chelsea to reconsider their decision to sign the England international permanently, arguing that Sancho has not shown he can perform at the Premier League club. The Frenchman was particularly unimpressed by Sancho’s performance in Chelsea’s 1-0 loss to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, where Mikel Merino’s first-half header secured the win for the Gunners. “Sancho has talent; everyone knows that. But we don’t understand why he can’t perform and show what he’s capable of,” Gallas told…
Sergio Ramos was shown a red card in the final minutes of Monterrey’s 3-1 victory over Pumas UNAM on Sunday, marking his first sending-off since joining Liga MX. Known for his aggressive style, Ramos was involved in several physical confrontations during the match. In the 92nd minute, with Monterrey leading 3-1, he fouled Guillermo Martínez and then kicked him as the ball went out of play. This red card is the 30th of Ramos’ career. He was dismissed 26 times while at Real Madrid, twice during his time at Paris Saint-Germain, and once for Sevilla. Remarkably, he was never sent…
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has confirmed that attacking midfielder Cole Palmer will not be available for England’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia later this month due to injury. Maresca explained that Palmer is dealing with a muscle issue and will require a scan. Palmer was also absent from Chelsea’s squad for their 1-0 loss to Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday, a match in which Mikel Merino’s goal secured all three points for Arsenal. When asked about Palmer’s availability for England, Maresca stated in his post-match interview: “Cole Palmer will not play for England; he’s injured…
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has explained why his team suffered a 1-0 loss to Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday. Maresca watched as Mikel Merino’s first-half goal handed victory to Mikel Arteta’s side at the Emirates Stadium. In his post-match interview, Maresca said:”It’s disappointing; we don’t like losing, especially in a game like this. We had a tough start, struggling in the first 20 minutes, but after that, we controlled the game and created some chances in the first half.”The second half was more evenly matched, but the difference came from set-pieces.” He continued:”If you consider the three players…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has highlighted the best defensive and attacking teams in the Premier League. Arteta made his comments after his side’s 1-0 win over Chelsea on Sunday, where Mikel Merino’s first-half goal secured all three points for the Gunners at the Emirates Stadium. The victory leaves Arsenal 12 points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool after 29 matches. In his post-match interview, Arteta praised his team’s defense, calling Arsenal one of the best defensive teams in the world, while also acknowledging Chelsea as the top attacking team in the league. “In defending, we are one of the best teams…
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has revealed why he turned down the opportunity to leave Old Trafford last summer. The Portugal international confirmed that there were offers for him to depart, but he chose to speak directly with the club’s hierarchy and former manager Erik ten Hag. Fernandes said he asked the board if they still viewed him as part of their long-term plans. The former Sporting CP player was assured that he would play a crucial role in the club’s rebuilding process, which led him to decide to stay at United. Reflecting on his decision after United’s 4-1 victory…